And what about this tool?

[Unclegalego]

Greetings!

This is one more tool that’s in need for identification and it seems to be a click tool but I’ve never had it physically in my hands to know exactly dimensions so I’m asking watchmakers and clockmakers alike for help!
Eternally grateful for any help!
Cheers!

 

[dave-b]

picture?

 

[Unclegalego]

picture?

I’m sorry Dave! Uploading it right now! Appreciate your help!
Edson

 

[Unclegalego]

I’m sorry Dave! Uploading it right now! Appreciate your help!
Edson

Just updated the thread with pictures!

 

[Tim Orr]

Good evening, Uncle!

That's a movement assembly stand-off for clocks. The one end – with the big brass cylinder – clamps around the edge of the plate, while the other holds it up from the bench or out from the wall. Usually sold in a set of four, so that one can go at each "corner" of the plate.

Makes it easier to assemble the movement, and can be used to hold the movement away from the wall and hang on a little linked attachment that forms a sort of "V" between two of the clamps. This allows testing the movement before returning it to the case.

Very useful for a clockmaker!

Best regards!

Tim Orr

 

[Unclegalego]

Good evening, Uncle!

That's a movement assembly stand-off for clocks. The one end – with the big brass cylinder – clamps around the edge of the plate, while the other holds it up from the bench or out from the wall. Usually sold in a set of four, so that one can go at each "corner" of the plate.

Makes it easier to assemble the movement, and can be used to hold the movement away from the wall and hang on a little linked attachment that forms a sort of "V" between two of the clamps. This allows testing the movement before returning it to the case.

Very useful for a clockmaker!

Best regards!

Tim Orr

Thank you very much, Tim!

It makes sense now!

If you have the time to check my other questions I’d appreciate it! I’ma 55 years old apprentice without a master. I must work to support myself, my family overseas, and for cats who live with me to give me support and meaning to life!

Wish I had the chance to start young but where I come from there were no such markets nor need for watchmakers nor clockmakers that I knew.

Sincerely grateful and at your services if you need something about pc computers!
Thank you!
Edson

 

[Betzel]

I find it's best to place a small/thin piece of cardboard between both sides of the the movement clamp and movement plates to avoid leaving the marks of an amateur on the brass. Business cards work well, and don't use too much torque!

 

[Unclegalego]

I find it's best to place a small/thin piece of cardboard between both sides of the the movement clamp and movement plates to avoid leaving the marks of an amateur on the brass. Business cards work well, and don't use too much torque!

Hey, Betzel, I don’t really understand this reply. You sure you’ve posted to the right thread?

My apologies but I’m not experienced enough to follow you guys sometimes but appreciate you taking the tinge to help others and, regardless, that’sa vey good peeve off advice! I just don’t want someone else missing such info if it was meant to answer another users question!

Thank you!
Edson

 

[Betzel]

Okay. Sorry, I thought you were going to use this thing.

Think about putting the slot of this tool onto a piece of brass, so the flat back edge is flush up against the edge of your brass sample, and tightening the thumbscrew which is the plastic red knob. As you do, the far edge of the thumbscrew shaft (which is just a screw) will eventually smash into the brass as it tightens up, leaving a nasty mark when you finish your work and release it. Even worse if it slips around. I was suggesting avoiding all this by using a piece of cardboard for protection. It's a lot like those little green felt pads people use on stuff they put on a glass table, so it does not scratch up their table.

 

[Unclegalego]

Okay. Sorry, I thought you were going to use this thing.

Think about putting the slot of this tool onto a piece of brass, so the flat back edge is flush up against the edge of your brass sample, and tightening the thumbscrew which is the plastic red knob. As you do, the far edge of the thumbscrew shaft (which is just a screw) will eventually smash into the brass as it tightens up, leaving a nasty mark when you finish your work and release it. Even worse if it slips around. I was suggesting avoiding all this by using a piece of cardboard for protection. It's a lot like those little green felt pads people use on stuff they put on a glass table, so it does not scratch up their table.

Oh, now I understand!

My apologies for not gabbing the skills to understand your recommendation! It’sa great idea that I’m keeping in my bag of tricks!

I’ll pass it onto my friend in case he’s going to use it!!!

Appreciate your reply!
Edson